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Land Rover Defender 90

SUV · Petrol

11.80 kmpl
Mileage · ARAI

Variant

2 variants
Ex-showroom · Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE ₹1.43 Crore
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • The short-wheelbase 90 is the most agile, most true-to-the-original-Defender-proportions body style in the range, genuinely different to drive from the longer 110 and 130.
  • A 5.0L V8 petrol in a Defender is a proper occasion, real theatre alongside the go-anywhere 4WD hardware.
  • It's the rarest of the three wheelbases on Indian roads, so it stands out in a way the more common 110 doesn't.

Worth knowing

  • Land Rover India's own listed price for the V8 sits well above the 110's starting point, a real premium for the shorter body.
  • Only two rear seats' worth of usable space behind the front row, this is not the practical family Defender, that's what the 110 and 130 are for.
  • As a low-volume CBU-adjacent import variant, parts and service turnaround can take longer than for the mainstream 110.

Engine & mileage

11.80kmpl
Mileage · ARAI

3.0L Turbo Diesel (300 PS & 650 Nm) · 85-litre tank

About 1,000 km on a full tank, at the claimed mileage

Mileage of every version and fuel cost

Safety

Not tested in this form; the Defender 110 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020)

6 airbags Level 2 ADAS Tyre pressure monitor Stability control ISOFIX

Space

Boot297 L
Seats
Ground clearance291 mm

Price

Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE
₹1.43 Crore
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹1.62 Crore
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹2.4 Lakh / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cabin & tech

Land Rover Defender 90, interior
  • Touchscreen11.4-inch High-Definition Curved Glass Pivi Pro…
  • Driver display12.3-inch Full Digital Interactive Driver Display Cluster…
  • AudioMeridian Surround Sound System
  • SunroofSliding Panoramic Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof + Alpine Light…
  • Climate control2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Cabin Air…

Photos

11 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 7 colours

Dimensions

2,587 mm4,583 mm1,969 mm
Length4,583 mm
Width2,008 mm
Height1,969 mm
Wheelbase2,587 mm
Kerb weight2,245 kg - 2,470 kg

The Spec'd real-world audit

Warranty
Standard Land Rover India warranty, extendable
Safety
Not tested in this form; the Defender 110 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020)
6 airbags · Level 2 ADAS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Trim X-Dynamic HSE / HSE / SE (3-Door SWB 4x4)
Body Type 3-Door Compact Heavy-Duty 4x4 Off-Road SUV
Seating Capacity 5 / 6 Seats (Front Jump Seat)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type Diesel / Petrol
Displacement 2,997 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Diesel & Petrol) / 4,999 cc (5.0L Supercharged V8)
Engine Config 3.0L Turbo Diesel (300 PS & 650 Nm) / 3.0L Turbo Petrol (400 PS) / 5.0L Supercharged V8 (525 PS & 625 Nm)
Max Power 300 PS (296 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm (Diesel) / 400 PS (Petrol) / 525 PS (V8)
Max Torque 650 Nm @ 1,500-2,500 rpm (Diesel) / 550 Nm (Petrol) / 625 Nm (V8)
Drivetrain Permanent 4WD with Twin-Speed Transfer Box (High/Low Range) + Electronic Active Rear Diff Lock & Center Lock
0-100 6.7 sec (Diesel) / 5.2 sec (V8)
Top Speed 191 km/h (Diesel) / 240 km/h (V8)
Mileage 11.80 kmpl (Diesel) / 9.50 kmpl (Petrol ARAI)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (ZF 8HP with CommandShift)
Gears 8
Paddles Yes
Hybrid 48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 380 mm)
Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 365 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics (Auto Self-Leveling & Ride Height +75 mm to +145 mm)
Rear Suspension Integral Link Independent Rear Suspension with Air Suspension
Wheel Type 20-inch Satin Dark Grey Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size 255/60 R20 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 20-inch Matching Spare Wheel with Body Cover

Dimensions & Capacities

Length 4,583 mm (with spare wheel)
Width 2,008 mm
Height 1,969 mm
Wheelbase 2,587 mm (Short Wheelbase for Extreme Agility)
Ground Clearance 291 mm (Extreme Off-Road Clearance; Approach: 38°, Departure: 40°, Breakover: 31° - Best in Industry, Water Wading: 900 mm)
Kerb Weight 2,245 kg - 2,470 kg
Boot Space 297 Litres (expandable to 1,263 L with 40:20:40 folded rear seats)
Fuel Tank 85 Litres
Turning Radius 5.6 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating Not tested in this form. The Defender 110 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2020). That rating runs until 1 January 2027.
Airbags 6 Airbags Standard (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
ESP/TC Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, Electronic Traction Control ETC, Hill Descent Control HDC, Wade Sensing)
ADAS Level 2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise Control, 3D Surround Camera with Wade Sensing, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist)
Camera 3D Surround Camera with 'ClearSight Ground View' (Transparent Hood) & Wade Sensing Water Sensors
TPMS Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual readout)
ISOFIX Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen 11.4-inch High-Definition Curved Glass Pivi Pro Touchscreen Infotainment with Off-Road Telemetry
Digital Cluster 12.3-inch Full Digital Interactive Driver Display Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech InControl Remote with Alexa Voice Integration, SOTA Updates
Audio System Meridian Surround Sound System (14 speakers + 1 subwoofer 700W output)
Sunroof Sliding Panoramic Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof + Alpine Light Roof Windows
Seat Features 14-Way Heated & Cooled Electric Memory Front Seats in Windsor Leather / Robustec Fabric
Climate Control 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Cabin Air Purification Plus
Wireless Charger Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights Matrix Full LED Headlamps with Signature Round Halo Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights Full LED Square Tail Lamps
Fog/DRLs Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps, Heavy-Duty Electric Winch Capability (4.5 tons), Raised Air Intake Snorkel & Exposed Recovery Eyes

Colours & Warranty

Colours Available Pangea Green, Gondwana Stone, Tasman Blue, Carpathian Grey, Santorini Black, Fuji White, Hakuba Silver
Standard Warranty 3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval 12 Months / 16,000 km

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes Short-wheelbase 3-door Defender with class-leading 31° ramp breakover angle, 291 mm ground clearance, 900 mm water wading, and 525 PS V8 option. India lineup (per landrover.in) currently offers X-Dynamic HSE D350 diesel mild-hybrid, X P425 petrol, and V8 P525 petrol. Ex-showroom pricing is not published by Land Rover India and aggregators disagree meaningfully: some show a range around Rs 1.25-1.39 crore, others show closer to Rs 1.43-1.6 crore for this same lineup; this record uses the higher figure pending direct retailer confirmation. Sourced from Land Rover India and Autocar India. Category order corrected 30 Sep 2026 to put Colours & Warranty before Source Notes. landrover.in's Defender 90 page was reachable and yielded three exterior lifestyle scenes (confirming the correct shorter 90 body against the same off-road accessories seen on the 110 page) and one interior touchscreen close-up; no plain-background studio cut-out was found, so hero, exterior and colour swatch images remain empty as of 30 Sep 2026.

Every variant

2 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Best valueAutomatic · 4WD₹1.43 Crore
Automatic · 4WD₹1.61 Crore

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax, insurance, and mandatory accessories for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Land Rover Defender 90: quick answers

Land Rover Defender 90 price in India starts at ₹1.43 Crore ex-showroom, about ₹1.58 Crore on-road in New Delhi. Our pick for value is the Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE.

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What is the on-road price of the Land Rover Defender 90?

For the Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹1.58 Crore in New Delhi, with road tax, insurance and FASTag included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹1.62 Crore, Pune ₹1.62 Crore, Bengaluru ₹1.69 Crore, Chennai ₹1.72 Crore, Hyderabad ₹1.74 Crore.

Which Land Rover Defender 90 version is the best value?

Our pick is the Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE, at ₹1.43 Crore ex-showroom.

What mileage does the Land Rover Defender 90 give?

Between 9.5 kmpl and 11.8 kmpl, depending on the version. These are ARAI figures; day-to-day mileage is usually lower. See every version's mileage and fuel cost

What is the Land Rover Defender 90's crash test rating?

Not tested in this form; the Defender 110 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020). It comes with 6 airbags and Level 2 ADAS.

What are the Land Rover Defender 90's main rivals?

The Maserati Grecale, Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7. See it side by side with the Maserati Grecale.

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